24 July 2021 | Olympics

Ugandan rower Kathleen Grace Noble feels the strong winds were a major hinderance as she turned out to represent the country in the women’s single sculls repechage at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Saturday. 

Kathleen had set her sights on the quarterfinals but finished third to make semifinals E/F in in 8:36:01 behind winner Cuban Venega Cancio and  second-placed Chinese Hung Wing Yan Winne.

Speaking to media after her race, the 26-year-old who is unfortunately out of medal contention said the winds affected her performance, a reason it was a slow outing as compared to day one when she posted 8:21.85. 

“The waves were not bad today the wind was stronger and came in an unfavorable direction. When the wind is blowing sideways or pushing you from behind it slows you down. On the reverse if it is blowing in the same direction that you are rowing it will speed you up,” she said. 

When to watch Noble compete again; 

Women's Single Sculls Semifinal E/F 1-2

Date and Time: Sun July 25 (3:20am - 3:30am EAT)
Venue: Sea Forest Waterway

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